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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

2

Ada Winners Shine At East Central Meet

Ada High led in the East Central Class A track and field meet at Norris Field Byng. Wewoka and Holdenville followed in points as Ada dominated with several event wins and a large home economics display trophy. Tennis honors went to Shawnee and Seminole standouts, with Ada and Seminole also earning division trophies.

Norris Field Byng Ponrotos County Clags East Central Wewoks Currientar Ada High Ada High Was Out Tront Wewoka Holdenvile Ada Stopewall High School Aoa High Ade Shawnee Black Byng Tecumseh Hen Konawa Seminole Ponrotuc County Bill Taylor John Withrow Taylor John Beer Casper Buffer East Central College MB. Molloy Tenniy Floyd Mickey NeBride

Ada High School Curricular Event Winners Friday

Results from Ada High School show winners across curricular events including bookkeeping design and shorthand first year with students from Wewoka Holdenville Purcell and Purcell districts. Notable names include Charleene Wapanucka Robert Park Edith Chalten Betty Me ry and Henry Walker.

Ast Exhidic Ada High School Algeria Loston Trainor Wapanuexa Charleene Ie Wapanucka Robert Park American Mistory Hugh Ratt Wewoka Tachard Maracs Ada Dorothy Wand Biniogy — Marx Arun Buggess Ibara Mealey Een Tagk Koward L. Johnston Holden- Oklahoma Nistarvy — College Richard Grisham Purcell Nancy Kennedy Purce Buster—Belly Freier Adon Hyedo Bran Tysor Coalgate Lasla Dickey Betty Sanders Tachomines Buc Williams Savini Bond Shorthand Roy Lee Downs Fay Palaver Teeedlare Thompsom Byays Elizabeth Vanoas Belving Wilson Oke Troyertung Adlen Mary Ruth Henson Wewoks Marlane Tupelo Pwr Dune Bobbie Ruth Yat Ronawar Bernice Pd

Sgt Bennett Joins Local Marine Recruiters

Sgt Bennett with Marine recruiters is added to local Marine recruiting efforts. The report notes his service since December 5 and mentions attached details about training, location, and his prior postings though some text is garbled.

Lester C. Bennett Uth Jossieas Rypar Kansas

Johnson Back in State to Plunge Into U S Senate Race

Kerr and Smith lead a busy Oklahoma campaign scene as U S Senate hopefuls Johnson and Kerr tour the state. University of Oklahoma students organize amid Kerr endorsements and a looming filing period, while dark horse leaders including Lieutenant Governor James E. Berry explore late entry possibilities.

Stratford Social News From Ada County Area

Mrs Karl Andrews and Mrs J XK Andrews spent Picaday and midweek in Oklahoma City visiting Bir and Mes Bil Irvin and Meza. Mrs Garl Hh returned Tuesday after a week with her mother J Noggers. Mrs Rodgers actors period then home for a few days. Mrs C E Coleswan of Brownwood Texas spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Milt Sonam. Mrs BG Perry was a visitor in Ada Tuesday. Mrs Sant Lambert and Mrs Mane Beynes went to Pauls Valley Wednesday. Mr C and Mrs Charlie Perry shopped in Ada Wednesday. Ed Strickland and Mrs FP Staff and Mrs Richard Adams attended Judge Keley’s lecture at Pauls Valley Monday. Mr and Mrs Bill Melton and daughter Barbara of York City Texas arrived Wednesday evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Dave Duncan. Melton is being transferred to Maysville Oklahoma as depot agent of the Santa Fe. Mrs Melton will remain in Wolf City teaching until school ends next month. My and Mrs Jimmie Maurin of Pauls Valley visited Tuesday in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Maupin.

Karl Andrews J. XK Andrews Oklahoma City Irvin Garl J Noggers Rodgers Bill Melton Barbara Yolk City Texas Dave Duncan Melton Maysville Okla Sunta Fe Wolf City

Mung beans and sweet potatoes boost Midwest farming trials

In Stillwater Oklahoma a long report details how steers and crops interact, noting how mung beans and sweet potatoes affect cattle feed and profits. Farmers trialed soy-like mung beans as a between-wheat crop, with findings on yields, protein content, and potential for higher livestock fattening.

Stillwater Okla Apd M. College Trigel Shuichi Oxlahoma Soulbwest Toss Lesa Keely

Pontotoc Greener Pastures Contest and Oklahoma Dairy Show

Pontotoc County hosts a Greener Pastures contest promoted by the county office and Ada Chamber of Commerce offering cash prizes for pasture improvement from May 147 to October 15, 1948. Ada also schedules the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show on June 7 and 18 featuring Guernsey Jersey Holstein and Milking Shorthorn breeds with district and state support.

C. Ft Hailey Poulstoc Pontotoc Cut Office Ada Chamber of Cormmercn Farmers Am Central Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Dany Add Ada State Oklahoma Naval Oklahoa Pontotoc County Thee

Pickett 4-H Club Reports Food Prep and Contests

4H girls at Pickett work on food preparation and family meals under project captain Patsy Grissom. The article lists club officers, organizers, and dates for health examinations and upcoming meetings, noting district council events and a district gathering on April 21 with plans for the Homeroom and project activities.

PP Robertson Tack ‘Green W. L. Hurley Patsy Grissom Pickett Ian Foe Anrks Byards

Battle East of Haifa Sparks Heavy Losses and Skirmishes

Jerusalem April 17 reports a fierce engagement 15 miles east of Haifa as municipal forces clash with Arab desert fighters. Estimates place fatalities from 100 to 236 with about 50 wounded. a British arms train attack left several Jews and three British soldiers dead or injured. Officials indicate heavy disruption and continued fighting along the corridor north of Ramat Yohanan.

Jerusalem Hananaly Ramat Yohanan Baltisi Mmiliteuy

Thaday, April 20 to Fecan Grove and Uris Valley events

A fragment notes events on Thursday April 23 at a school in Uris Valley and activities near Fecan Grove with dates in April.

Thaday Athoak Uris Valley Moet

Kiwanis Cor Projects Reported Well Underway

Kiwanis Cor members report seed worm grants delivered and corn planted with some germination. Health contest participants from 4-H plan to report to the county health office by April for physical exams. District Dairy Show set for June 7-8 at Acadia. members urged grooming, feeding, and training guidance to ensure top shows.

Thei Health Dr. Canada Pickett, Batta Fitzhugh Homer Keath Kiwanis Cor Rik Wands Club Plantag Uray T King OS Fertinger Saat Vigheer Acre PH Club Trout Pickert Latta Count Fisp Heath Immenterd Clavt Oklahoma Aca Dairy Club

Prop-Wash With Local Twist Air Show Highlights Oklahoma City

A two day air show on April 24 and 25 will feature light performers of national reputation with strong Army and Navy participation. Officials from Canada and Mexico plan to attend. The event highlights air safety and utility in both aerial and ground displays, including a Pageant of Aviation Progress. Myers Flying Service activity continues with training flights and cross country hops among local pilots.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ty Canada Mexico Myers Flying Service Homer Ried Sam Kite Douglas Riggs Charles Petty Dallas Texas Sherman Phil Sinnett EL. Compton Stinson Gussie Phifer Wichita Kansas Sanford Gueet Talitina Artert Nursity Dallas Texas

Camp Fire Belfer Program at Camp Adeka

Camp Fire Girls plan a Belfer style summer program at Lake Murray near Airdmore. Ada Council seeks counselors skilled in camp and nature craft swimming riding music and hand crafts for two sessions from June 23 to July 7 with options for one or both periods. High school girls may join as Counselors in Training under age 18 with prior camp experience. applications available at the Camp Fire Office.

Lake Murray Airdmore Amber Eimil Wyatt Mel Joe Keatley Ada Ada Council Adeka Cytomeclors

Stonewall Talent To Be On Program At Chamber Event

Stonewall plans a Wednesday talent contest to choose top acts for a Chamber of Commerce entertainment program. Clifton McKay says the event will feature local groups and individuals, with proceeds aiding a newly bought fire truck. The Ada Chamber aims to host a goodwill visit by Startewell officials for the program.

Ada Chamber of Commeres Startewell Stonewall Adm Chamber of Commerce Stor 'Wart Aart Clifton McKay Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Itis

Lewis Clark Exchange Over April Court Verdict Looms

Washington reports a heated exchange between John T. Lewis and the government as the nation awaits Judge Goldsborough’s Monday verdict in the contempt trial. Coal mine owners join the feud while the United Mine Workers cite an April 12 pensions settlement.

Washington John T. Lewis Lewis Tha Tom Clark United Mine Workers Clara Presa Codk Fielde T. Alan Faldsborough Cnurt Clark Eganee Doves Moody Sient FEDS Mody Goldsborough

Pontotoc County Launches Security Loan Campaign

Pontotoc County aims for a 396000 goal in a security loan drive led by county chairman H Buddiston. The period runs April 13 to June, and officials say success would bolster personal finances, local economy, and broader national security while signaling public discipline during troubled times.

Portotoc County H. J. Buddieston Huddleston United States Pontotoc Charity Cam Ware

Postman Holiday For This Nurse

Enid Oklahoma April 1 postman holiday turned into a post man holiday for Mrs Roma Carell a year old Kansas City muse Mrs Clarelit was a passenger on the Rock Island Rocket wrecked when struck by a creek near Kremlin Wednesday She was en route to Enid to spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Simpson Escaping injury Mrs Ciadehi immediately volunteered for duty at the Eid General hospital Her patient is Miss Martha Weiser of Merettan Kad who suffered the legs of a teg and other naemyiries Miss Wilson was riding in that car ahead of Mrs Ciarielli The nurse said she saw the truck bearing down on the train and that it was traveling fast She said the word when the driver was going to stop and just about that time it trashed into the train

Enid Okla Pia Roma Carell Kansas Clarelit Rock Island Streck By Creek Kremlin J. H. Simpson Esczpira Ingury Ciadehi Eid General Hospital Martha Weiser Merettan Kad Misa Wilson Ciarielli

Mrs Tom Hale of McAlester Is Dead

Mrs Tom Hale of McAlester, a pioneer figure and widow of founder Tom Hale, died here today after a long illness. She was mother to Elmer Hale of Hale Hardware and former chairman of the state election board. Funeral services set for Tuesday with burial in Dallas.

Mcalester Okfa Tom Hale Elmer Hale Te Haleb Haltell Grocery Somparyr State Electon Board Hale-Habseil Grogory Compary Dalas Wee- Tesdey

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